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COVID-19 and the Holidays

November 20, 2022
By WeatherBug's Ali Husain & Christopher Smith
With the holiday season in full swing, many are wondering how to conduct their annual traditions. Amid COVID-19, there are continued recommendations to safely enjoy this holiday season.

The first rule of thumb for gatherings is to have guests stay home if they have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with the virus. If conducting a large gathering indoors, protect those who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated by making sure all eligible members are vaccinated. Those who are unprotected from the virus or moderately to severely immunocompromised should strongly consider wearing a mask during indoor settings.

Of course, all the standard safety tips still apply. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, practice social distancing when applicable and try to avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

Updated booster shots for vaccinated individuals are recommended for everyone over the age of 5, which help protect against the original virus and the recent Omicron subvariants. Take the steps needed to protect yourself from this continuing pandemic. If you have not yet received a COVID vaccine, the importance of getting vaccinated is more important than ever. 

If there's any uncertainty, get tested! COVID tests are still widely available, and it's better to be safe than sorry. Consider using a self-test before joining any indoor gatherings with non-household members, and similarly consider asking all attendees to self-test before the gathering, if you are hosting.

With COVID-19 being a fact of life, we will continue to have to adapt and be flexible, but there are many ways to conduct annual traditions that can still be both safe and fun.

Sources: cdc.gov
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